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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Update: Plant Dermatitis Among Active Component Service Members, U.S. Armed Forces, 2010–2020

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11/1/2021
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Plant dermatitis is an allergic inflammatory skin reaction in response to the oils of poisonous plants. In the U.S., the most common dermatitis-causing plant genus is the Toxicodendron (formerly Rhus). Approximately 50%–75% of the U.S. adult population are susceptible to skin reactions upon exposure to Toxicodendron oil or oleoresin, called urushiol.

Brief Report: Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infections in U.S. Air Force Basic Military Trainees Who Donated Blood, 2017–2020

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11/1/2021
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Are You Prepared for Flu Season? Let TRICARE Help.

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11/1/2021
A hospital corpsman administers an influenza vaccination to an airman as part of a seasonal shot exercise onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella.

Flu season is here once again. Are you prepared? With the COVID-19 Delta variant​ continuing to spread and our health care system overburdened, it’s important for all of us to help combat the spread of flu. And the best way to do so is to get a flu shot.

New MHS Podcast Explores Women’s Health in the Military

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10/27/2021
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The new podcast series, Wise Health for Women Warriors, aims to help servicewomen overcome the specific health care obstacles they encounter.

Listen to Your Body: If It Doesn’t Feel ‘Good,’ It Probably Isn’t

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10/27/2021
Three soldiers running on blacktop road in the country

Avoiding serious injuries when it comes to working out is all about knowing how to interpret signals from your body and knowing the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ pain, experts say.

Hawaii Market Strengthens DoD’s Medical Readiness & Patient Experience

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10/26/2021
DHA Assistant Director Dr. Brian Lein (left), and Hawaii Market Director Col. Martin Doperak (right) prepare to unfurl the flags during the formal Hawai'i Market Establishment Ceremony.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), and the new Hawaii market director, Army Col. Martin Doperak, hosted a ceremony at Tripler Army Medical Center on October 20, 2021, ushering in the new Military Health System market.

MHS GENESIS ‘Super Users’ Fuel MTF Transformations

Article
10/26/2021
Military personnel cutting the cord during the system's launch

The MHS GENESIS Super User is the fuel that drives our MTFs’ organizational transformation.

Ultra-Endurance Military Athletes: What Motivates Them?

Article
10/25/2021
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Duane Zitta on top of a mountain

For some, sports are a way to stay fit, for extreme endurance military athletes, it’s a way of life and a way to challenge themselves physically and mentally.

Make Hand Hygiene a Successful Wash for Infection Prevention

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10/25/2021
Naval Hospital Bremerton staff are ensuring co-workers, along with patients and visitors are aware of infectious communicable threats and understand how to protect themselves and others

There are several steps that everyone can do to help stop the spread of germs at home, at work and in the community.

Ask the Doc: Am I Running Too Much?

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10/21/2021
Marine Corps recruits run in formation

Doc talks to Navy Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Stoll, a physical therapist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, about the causes and cures for pain resulting from running.

DHA Leaders Talk About Future Mix of In-Person and Virtual Health Care

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10/20/2021
Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place speaking at an Expo

Several conversations involving senior leaders from the Defense Health Agency at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., centered around the future of health care technology.

How DHA Plans to Boost Battlefield Care for Military Working Dogs

Article
10/20/2021
Military dog in surgery

Military Working Dog trauma database would aid in preventing and treating injuries

Pregnancy Health Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine is Strongly Recommended

Article
10/20/2021
Pregnant women gets the COVID-19 vaccine

Get vaccinated for COVID-19 if you’re pregnant or trying, DOD and CDC and advise.

Wise Health for Women Warriors Podcast Supports Women's Health

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10/18/2021
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The Women and Infant Clinical Community developed the Wise Health for Women Warriors podcast to support primary care managers who need additional information when caring for women warriors.

No More Suck It Up and Press on -- Preventing Injury is Hard Science

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10/18/2021
Military personnel working on a crane

The best way to reduce work related musculoskeletal injury risk factors is through using tools like dollies, carts, lifts, and power tools.

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